Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,317.36, 1,042,338 and 415,783
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 755,317.36, 1,042,338 and 415,783 is: 573,780.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,317.36 : 1,042,338 = 415,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,317.36/1,042,338 = 415,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,317.36x = 1,042,338 × 415,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,317.36x = 433,386,420,654 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,386,420,654/755,317.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,780.56
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